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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This symbol found on the apparatus indicates hazards
arising from dangerous voltages.
This symbol found on the apparatus indicates the user
should
read
all
safety statements found in the user
manual.
This symbol found on the apparatus indicates double
insulation.
-
WARNING!
To
reduce the
risk
of
fire or electrical
shock,
do
not
expose this apparatus
to
rain or moisture.
This symbol found on the apparatus indicates that
the apparatus must be placed in a separate collection
facility for electronic waste and
not
dosposed
with
household waste.
1.
Read
these instructions.
2.
Keep these instructions.
3.
Heed
all
warnings.
4.
Follow
all
instructions.
S.
Do
not
use
this apparatus near water.
6.
Clean only
with
dry cloth.
7.
Do
not
block any ventilation openings. Install
in
accordance
with
the
manufacturer's instructions.
8.
Do
not
install near any heat sources such
as
radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9.
Do
not
defeat the safety purpose
of
the polarized or
grounding type plug. A polarized plug
has
two
blades
with
one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug
has
two
blades and a third grounding prong.The
wide
blade or
the third prong
is
provided for your safety. Ifthe provided
plug does
not
fit
into your outlet, consult
an
electrician for
replacement
of
the
obsolete outlet.
10.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point
where they exit from
the
apparatus.
11.
Only
use
attachments/accessories specified by the manu-
facturer.
12.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods
of
time.
13.
Refer
all
servicing
to
qualified service personnel. Servicing
is
required when the apparatus
has
been damaged
in
any
way,
such
as
power-supply cord or plug
is
damaged, liquid
has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus
has
been exposed
to
rain or moisture, does
not
operate normally, or
has
been dropped.
14.
Maintain a
minimum
distance
of
2"
(50mm) around the
front,
rear,
and sides
of
the
apparatus for sufficient ventila-
tion.The ventilation should
not
be impeded by covering the
ventilation openings or placing on or around
the
apparatus
items such
as
newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
15.
No open flame sources, such
as
lighted candles, should be
placed on
the
apparatus.
16.
The apparatus
shall
not
be exposed
to
dripping or splash-
ing. No objects filled
with
liquids, such
as
vases,
shall
be
placed on the apparatus.
17.
Either the power inletconnector on the
rear
of
the apparatus
or the power plug at the wall must remain accessible,
to
be
able
to
disconnect power from
the
apparatus.
18.
To completely disconnect this apparatus from
the
AC
Mains, disconnect
the
power
supply cord
plug
from
the
AC
receptacle.
19.
The mains plug
of
the power supply cord
shall
remain readily
operable.
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American Users:
Note:
This
equipment
has
been tested and found
to
comply
with
the limits for a
Class
Bdigital device, pursuant
to
part
15
of
the
FCC
Rules.
These limits
are
designed
to
provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in
a residential installation.
This
equipment
generates,
uses,
and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if
not
installed and used in accordance
with
the
instructions, may cause harmful interference
to
radio
commu-
nications. However, there
is
no guarantee that interference will
not
occur
in
a particular installation. If this
equipment
does cause
harmful interference
to
radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the
equipment
off
and on,
the
user
is
encouraged
to
try
to
correct the interference by one or more
of
the
folloWing measures:
Reorient
or
relocate
the
receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment
and
receiver.
Connect the
equipment
into
an
outlet
on a circuit differ-
ent from that
to
which the receiver
is
connected.
Consult the dealer or
an
experienced radiolTV technician
for help.
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Canadian Users
This
class
Bdigital apparatus complies
with
Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de
c1asse
Best conforme a
la
norme
NMB-003
du
Canada.
Specifications
Frequency Range:
Amplifier Power:
Bass
Driver:
Dimensions:
(H
xW x
D)
Weight:
RPS
1000
23Hz - 150Hz
500 watts
RMS
(1000 watts
Peak)
10"(254mm) DCD
Dual
8"
(203mm)
Passive
Radiators
13
5
/8
X
13
1
/4
X
16
13
/16"
(345
x
335
x 427mm)
48.4lbs
(22kg)
Introduction
Boston Acoustics Reflection Series Subwoofer
Thank you for choosing Boston Acoustics. The
RPS
1000 subwoofer incorporates high-quality components
that
produce
the
famous Boston Sound. The subwoofer
is
ideally suited for use in a high-quality
5.1
channel
home
theater
or
stereo
music system.
It
is
capable
of
impressive
deep
bass
and high
output
from remarkably
compact
enclosures.
In
addition, the
subwoofer features
BassTrac~,
a proprietary Boston-designed circuit
that
tracks the
input
signal
to
the subwoofer and prevents
its amplifier from being driven
into
audible distortion.The benefit: the
bass
stays
clean and strong at any listening level.
Features
High gloss finish
10"
woofer, Dual
8"
Passive
Radiators
500 watts
RMS
(1000 Watts
Peak)
High-output
front-firing,
Bass
Reflex design
Deep Channel'" Design
(DCD)
woofers for more
bass
from
less
amplifier
power
BassTrac
circuitry for tight, distortion-free
bass
at all
output
levels
Adjustable polarity and gain control
Ultra-rigid reinforced cabinetry
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Unpacking
the
System
Carefully unpack the subwoofer
If
there
is
any sign
of
damage from transit, report it immediately
to
your dealer
and/or
delivery
service.
Keep
the shipping carton and packing materials for future
use.
Be
sure
to
keep your purchase receipt in a
safe
place,
as
it
may be required for warranty purposes.
Placement Options
Place
the
subwoofer next
to
a wall
or
in a corner near your main speakers. The sound
is
typically best
when
the
subwoofer
is
within
15
feet (4.5m)
of
the
main speakers. The sharp 24dB/octave crossover roll-off permits placement farther from
the
main speakers
if
necessary. Since
the
ear
is
unable
to
localize
the
low
frequencies
of
the
subwoofer,
the
bass
still appears
to
come from the main speakers. Experimentation
is
key,
however
most
positions in
the
room will
work
well.
The level
of
bass
output
from
the
subwoofer will vary at different positions in a room.When placed near walls, its loudness
is
emphasized. Corner placement provides
the
most
bass
output.
Placement
completely
away from walls may produce
too
little
bass.
Regardless
of
the
natural
bass
level
within
the
room you will always have
the
ilbility
to
adjust
the
level
of
the
subwoofer from the
built
in
volume
control.
If
at any
time
you move
the
subwoofer be sure
to
check all
of
your
settings.
IMPORTANT:
Do
not
place the subwoofer where there
is
a chance
of
contact between
the
rear
panel and drapes
or
furniture.
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Position
subwoofer
in
corner
for maximum
bass output
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Connections
After your speakers are properly placed, you
are
ready
to
wire your system.
NOTE: Power
is
always supplied
to
the subwoofer electronics unless it
is
unplugged
or
switched
to
the Mute position using
the
power
switch located on the
rear
panel.The auto-on circuitry only activates or deactivates the
power
amplifier. Make sure
your subwoofer and receiver
are
unplugged
when
making the connection.
Power: When
plugging
your subwoofer in be sure
to
use
awall outlet, or dedicated electrical outlet. Some receivers will
provide a switched outlet. Do
not
use this. These on board electrical outlets
do
not
offer the
amount
of
current
or
proper
isolation required by a
power
amplifier, such
as
the
one in your subwoofer.
Linelevel
or
LFE:
On
most
systems use the
Line
Level
input
or
the
LFE
input.These inputs accept
the
line-level signal from
your receiver's subwoofer output.Your receiver's manual should indicate which
input
is
most appropriate.
Connecting
the
Subwoofer
to
Digital
HomeTheater Systems Using
LFE
Digital 5.1,6.1 and
7.1
home
theater electronics dedicate one channel (the
".1
")
to
reproduce
the
special low-frequency
(LFE)
information (such
as
explosions and thunder) contained
in
digitally-encoded soundtracks.
Select "subwoofer-yes"from your receiver's set-up menu. Hooked
up
this way,
the
receiver's amplifier
is
relieved
of
having
to
reproduce
the
difficult
low
bass
signals
that
can drive the receiver into audible distortion. In some
cases
it can also depend
on several
other
settings
within
a receiver.
We
recommend consulting your receiver manual for further assistance in this
area.
Use
an
RCA
cable (not included),
as
shown,
to
connect
your digital receiver's LFEIsubwoofer
output
to
the
subwoofer.
Connect the
other
end
to
the
Line
Level/LFE
input.
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Electronics
Without
a
Subwoofer
Output
If
the receiver in your system does
not
have a subwoofer
or
LFE
output
you can connect the
RPS
subwoofer
to
a preamp
output.
Use
a stereo
RCA
cable (not included)
to
connect the preamp outputs
to
the
"L"
and
"R"
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Adjusting
the
Crossover Control
When using
the
Line
Level
inputs (not
the
LFE
input)
the
subwoofer's built-in crossover
is
engaged.
As
a starting point, set
the
crossover control on
the
subwoofer
about
10Hz higher than
the
lower
limit
of
your main speakers'
bass
response. Fine-tune
the
crossover setting by ear for
the
smoothest blend
with
your main speakers. The best setting
of
the
crossover control will
depend on speaker placement and personal preference.
Speaker level
Use
these high-level terminals
with
receivers that
do
not
have subwoofer output.The speaker inputs accept both leftand right
channel speaker signals from your receiver. When using a home theater receiver,
set
the speaker type
to
"Large:' The large
setting will produce afuller sound.
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Note
Certain receivers
use
speaker
grounding
circuits
that
may be incompatible
with
external powered audio products, such
as
powered subwoofers. When speaker wire
is
used instead
of
line level cables, this incompatibility can result in
an
audible
hum
when
the
receiver
is
turned
off
or switched
to
a different speaker channel.
single conductor
(-j
RCA
to
(-j
RCA
ground
cable
Ifthis should happen
with
your Boston
Acoustics subwoofer, you will need
to
make aground cable and connect
it
to
either
RCA
line
input
on
the
subwoofer
and any unused
RCA
line
input
or
output
on your receiver
(see
diagram).The proper
ground cable for this application should
consist
of
two
male
RCA
plugs
that
have
their negative outside terminals (or
"sleeve")
connected
to
each
other
by any length
of
single conductor copper cable. The inside
positive (or"pin") terminals should
not
be
wired in either plug.
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use
either
RCA
jack
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of
subwoofer
back
of
receiver
use
any
available
RCA
jack
Operation
Audio
On/Auto/Mute
Plug the subwoofer's
AC
cord into a wall outlet. Do
not
use
the outlets on the back
of
the receiver.
Set
the AudioOn switch
to
the desired setting.
AUDIO
ON
- The subwoofer audio
is
always on.
AUTO - The subwoofer audio will turn on whenever asignal
is
detected. If no signal
is
detected after several minutes, it will
automatically enter the Mute mode.
MUTE
- The subwoofer
is
muted and will
not
produce any sound.
You
may want to unplug your subwoofer ifyou will
not
be
using it for some
time
or wish to conserve electricity.
(On
230v models only, you may turn
off
the main power switch, located
next to the power cord.)
An
LED
indicator next to the Polarity switch indicates
what
mode the subwoofer
is
in.
OFF - The subwoofer
is
unplugged
RED - Mute (No signal detected, Audio Off)
BLUE
- Audio On (Signal detected, Audio
On)
The subwoofer will automatically enter the Mute mode after several minutes when no signal
is
detected from your system.
The subwoofer audio will then turn on instantly when a signal
is
detected.
Polarity Control
(0°
or
180°): Selects regular
(0°)
or inverted
(180°)
phase for the subwoofer.
Set
this switch to provide the fullest, most
dynamic
bass.
The
effect
of
phase will
be
most audible on low-frequency percussion instruments or music with a continuously
repeating
bass
line.
Crossover Control
Adjusts the frequency
of
the low
pass
filter for the subwoofer. Note:
This
control
is
not
active when using the
LFE
input
jack.
Volume Control
Turn the subwoofer Volume control to the
11
o'clock position. If no sound emanates from the subwoofer, check the AC-line
cord,
AudioOn switch, Power switch (on 230v models), and input cables.
Adjust the subwoofer
Volume control until you hear a match between the main speaker and subwoofer.
Bass
response should
not
overpower the room
but
rather be adjusted
so
there
is
a natural blend
across
the entire musical range.
Maintenance
and
Service
All
wiring connections should be inspected and cleaned or remade at least once a
year.
If a problem does occur, make sure that
all
connections are properly made, secure and clean. Ifa problem occurs in one
loudspeaker, rewire that speaker in a different location
within
the system. Should the problem persist then the problem
is
within
the speaker. If the speaker sounds fine in the
new
position it
is
a strong indication
of
a more in
depth
issue with the
electronics in the system.
In
the event that your speakers ever need service, contact your local Boston Acoustics dealer or
visit bostonacoustics.com/dealers for a list
of
dealers in your
area.
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Limited
Warranty
Boston Acoustics warrants
to
the
original purchaser
of
an
RPS
1000 subwoofer
that
it will be free
of
defects in materials and
workmanship in its mechanical parts for a period
of
5
years
from the date
of
purchase.The warranty period for the electrical
components
is
1
year.
Your responsibilities are
to
install and
use
them
according
to
the
instructions supplied,
to
provide
safe
and secure transporta-
tion
to
an
authorized Boston Acoustics service representative, and
to
present
proof
of
purchase in
the
form
of
your
sales
slip
when
requesting service.
Excluded from this warranty
is
damage
that
results from abuse, misuse,
improper
installation, accidents, shipping,
or
repairs/
modifications by anyone
other
than
an
authorized Boston Acoustics service representative.
This warranty
is
limited
to
the
Boston Acoustics
product
and does
not
cover damage
to
any associated equipment.This
warranty does
not
cover the cost
of
removal or reinstallation. This warranty
is
void
if
the
serial
number
has
been removed or
defaced.This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which
vary from state
to
state.
If
Service Seems Necessary
First,
contact
the
dealer from
whom
you purchased
the
product.
If
that
is
not
possible,
write
to:
Boston Acoustics, Inc.
100 Corporate Drive
Mahwah,
NJ
07430
USA
Or contact
us
via e-mail
at:
US:
Japan: [email protected]
Asia
Pacific: [email protected]
We
will
promptly
advise you
of
what
action
to
take.
If
it
is
necessary
to
return
your
subwoofer, please ship it prepaid. After it
has
been repaired,
we
will return it freight prepaid in
the
United States and Canada.
For
EU
Customers Only
This
symbol found on the product indicates that the product must not
be
disposed
of
with household waste.
Instead, it may be placed in a separate collection facility for electronic waste or returned to a retailer when pur-
chasing similar p·roduct.
The
producer paid
to
recycle this product. Doing this contributes
to
reuse
and recycling,
minimizes adverse effects on the environmentand human health and avoids any fines for incorrect disposal.
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